This large space features dance lessons, live music, concerts and even mechanical bull riding. Various DJ sets, live music, and jukebox tunes provide a fun atmosphere for any crowd; indeed Cowboys Red River attracts many different age groups. It is the perfect place to kick back and have a good time and you'll never be short of a drink because there is more than one bar.
For those looking for a hangout with lots of activities, Barcadia is the place to go. Located north of the city center, this lively venue is a cross between an old-school arcade parlor and a modern bar. Be it the fun video games or excellent bar food or the beers on tap, this bar has everything that you could ask for. A great haunt for the young and the young at heart.
If you miss your college days, Woody's, with its casual, friendly and fraternity-like environment, will make you feel like home. However it is more formally considered a tropical video bar, boasting two 12-foot video screens and more than 60 television monitors. You can enjoy a great view of the Oak Lawn area on either the outdoor patio or one of the two outdoor balconies. Entertainment includes show tunes every Tuesday and karaoke every Thursday and Sunday.
Located in the Inwood Theatre, the Inwood Lounge is one of the most popular bars in Dallas. The theater is renowned for screening foreign cinema and independent films. You will find a full service martini bar where film fans meet just before or after a screening. They serve popcorn for patrons to snack on. In January 2005, the theater was extensively renovated and the concession stand and bathrooms were also upgraded.
This neighborhood bar is reminiscent of the pubs across the Atlantic. Operated by the owners of the Meridian Room, Simon McDonald and Mike Smith, this bar seeks to offer their customers a friendly, unassuming place to dine, meet, and drink. The loaded bar offers all that you would expect and then some, including the ever-popular British favorite, Pimms, as well as a Woodchuck Raspberry Cider and various imported ales. The menu offers a smoked salmon appetizer plate, herbed pork loin chop, and beer-braised beef short ribs. The service, along with the food, is all top notch so don't be hesitant to drop on in and check it out.
This dimly-lit pub, located close to downtown Plano, has an Irish feel to it that won't fail to charm you. Decked with an ever-changing selection of bottled and draft beer and a great variety of pub classics such as fish and chips, make this place a regular haunt for locals and tourists alike. Our favorite snack is the homemade onion rings with a spicy mayo, perfect accompaniment for a cold pint of local brew. The pub exudes a youthful and friendly exuberance that is sure to liven your spirits and is ideal for groups.